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Improving Coating Efficiency with Dispensing Technology

Applicator-friendly cartridge-based coating dispensing technologies can help reduce labor, waste, and disposal costs.

August 14, 2019

In response to environmental concerns, many industries are moving from protective coating products containing solvents to 100% solid epoxies and urethanes.

Editor's Memo

Developing the 2019 ASI Top 20 List of the Leading Global Manufacturers of Adhesives and Sealants

I would like to personally send my thanks to all of the companies that answered our call for information about their adhesives and sealants businesses.

Susan Sutton

August 7, 2019

Adhesives and sealants are truly everywhere, and their use is growing daily: from the cars we drive and the homes we build to the planes we fly in and the phones that we rely on so much.

Collapsible Two-Component Adhesives and Sealants Packaging Supports Sustainability Efforts

In addition to supporting sustainability by reducing plastic waste, collapsible film-based cartridges feature improved fluid packaging and dispensing performance.

Peter Kuzyk

August 1, 2019

One of the latest developments to impact two-component fluid dispensing performance and waste reduction is the release of side-by-side, collapsible film-based cartridges.*

DISPENSE WORKS INC.: Large-Format Dispensing Robot

Manufactured in the U.S., this robot reportedly combines a smart workbench to a built-in precision overhead servo XYZ gantry system.

July 30, 2019

Dispense Works Inc. recently announced that it offers several large-format dispensing systems, including the RD2500.

Eleco Produits-EFD to Become Eleco Panacol-EFD

France-based Eleco Produits-EFD and Germany-based Panacol-Elosol GmbH are both members of Hoenle Group’s Adhesives division, headed by publicly listed company Dr. Hoenle AG.

July 23, 2019

To better support the growth requirements of global customers and present a more unified product offering, Eleco Produits-EFD reports that it is changing its name to Eleco Panacol-EFD, effective August 1, 2019.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Synthomer’s Plan to Acquire OMNOVA Solutions is Top News

An announcement from Synthomer regarding an agreement to acquire OMNOVA Solutions drew the most reader interest last week.

Susan Sutton

July 22, 2019

We’ve seen a lot of acquisitions in the past couple of weeks. What do you think is prompting all of this M&A activity?

Nordson ASYMTEK Expands Amtest Group Representation to Bulgaria

Amtest Group will distribute and provide technical support to new and existing customers in Bulgaria for all Nordson ASYMTEK fluid dispensing and conformal coating products.

July 19, 2019

Nordson ASYMTEK, a Nordson company, recently announced that it has entered into an agreement with its distributor, Amtest Group, to expand representation of Nordson ASYMTEK to Bulgaria.

GRACO INC.: Electrostatic Spray Guns

New components and accessories extend benefits to all Pro Xp guns already used in industrial finishing operations throughout the world.

July 11, 2019

Graco Inc. has extended its Pro Xp™ manual electrostatic coating gun line with 50 new models that fulfill specific spraying needs.

Nagarajan Named President and CEO of Nordson

Sundaram Nagarajan joins Nordson following a 23-year career with Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW), serving most recently as executive vice president of the $3.3 billion Automotive OEM segment.

July 11, 2019

Nordson Corp. recently announced that Sundaram Nagarajan (Naga) has been appointed president and CEO, effective August 1, 2019.

Strengthening the Adhesives and Sealants Industry's Future

The ASC's dynamic three-day Annual Spring Conference and Expo enabled attendees to broaden their knowledge, see the latest technologies, and network with peers.

Susan Sutton

June 14, 2019

The adhesives and sealants community gathered in Philadelphia April 8-10 for the Adhesive and Sealant Council’s (ASC) Annual Spring Conference and Expo.